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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.59, 3,617.39 and 1,024.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.59, 3,617.39 and 1,024.72 is: 1,537.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.59 : 3,617.39 = 1,024.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.59/3,617.39 = 1,024.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.59x = 3,617.39 × 1,024.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.59x = 3,706,797.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,706,797.71/2,411.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,537.08

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